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Do I have brown patch and if so what do I do totreat it? #867916
Asked May 10, 2024, 3:33 PM EDT
Attached are two pictures of my front yard. Just in the last day I have seen these brown patches appear in my yard. It looks like it is spreading quickly. Is it brown patch? If so how do I treat it?
Thanks, Mike McCabe
Hamilton County Ohio
Expert Response
It's a bit too early for brown patch, but we never say never with turfgrass diseases. However, our environmental conditions place other possible diseases on the table. With that said, there is no way to make an accurate diagnosis based on pictures and an accurate identification is critical for any fungicide recommendation.
I'd urge that you send a sample to our OSU Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic. You will find the instructions on how to take and send a viable sample on their website: https://ppdc.osu.edu/